John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 571: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action taken following the meeting with the CSNA in relation to the returns of newspapers and magazines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38585/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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A Joint Industry Taskforce, comprising the Regional Newspapers Association of Ireland (RNAI), the Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association (CSNA) formerly known as the Irish Retail Newsagents Association (IRNA), Newspread and Eason Wholesale Ltd, and co-ordinated by National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) was established and has been engaged in negotiations with my Department. The aim of these discussions with the stakeholders, which are continuing, is to develop a producer responsibility initiative for the recovery and recycling of newspapers and magazines.